148 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Bereishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8), Source Book Keys, DUTIES GENESIS | 4:7 master — GEN477 Regard as important the very smallest of y... GEN477 Regard as important the very smallest of your victories over [the yetzer hara], the slightest increase of your power over it, so that this be for you a step to a greater victory. For [the evil inclination] will be quick to obey you and will not stand up to you when you stand up to it, as [the verse] says: “Its obedience is unto you, and you may rule over it.” Accordingly, do not be daunted by it, through its armies be mighty; do not be afraid of it, though its supporters be many. For its chief intent is to make truth out of falsehood; its main purpose is to uphold untruth. How soon comes its fall, how swiftly its ruin, if you will be realize its weakness. DUTIES 487 Share Print Source KeyDUTIESVerse4:7Keyword(s)masterSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 4:7 if — GEN473 It was taught: “The Holy One Blessed be He... Previous Article GENESIS | 4:7 master — GEN474 “Yet you can conquer it” – if you wish to ... Next Article